Hammond Hill Elementary Wins 10000 Cartoon Network Grant
Hammond Hill Elementary in North Augusta received a 10000 grant for its physical education program from Cartoon Network after signing up 7000 schools for National Recess Week March 2 6. About 460 students in grades 1 5 participated in a four square contest, setting a Guinness World Record entry, and funds will fund playground equipment and a running club with input from students and Principal Janet Vaughan.
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North Augusta
Hammond Hill
Cartoon Network
Corine Esposito
Esposito
Guinness
Janet Vaughan
Stu Snyder
Rob Novit
Greenville native named Barretts new communications director
Greenville native B J Boling becomes communications director for Congressman Gresham Barrett. The Clemson graduate and former small business owner will coordinate Barretts media and advance messages of lower taxes and economic development. Boling, based in Aiken, says he and Barrett share a belief in fiscal responsibility and job creation. He previously worked at Starboard Communications and earned a Clemson political science degree in 2002.
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B.J. Boling
Gresham Barrett
Barrett
Boling
Clemson
Sen
John McCain
South Carolina
Devel
Dave Woodard
Aiken
Pendleton Street
Starboard Communications
Greenville
Clemson University
Katie
Lexington
Pendleton St
N.W
Haley Hughes
BJ. Boling
PASS testing begins in South Carolina schools
The Palmetto Assessment of State Standards replaces PACT with a two day start for grades 3-8. Educators face uncertainty over cut scores and timing, with results not expected until late fall and districts feeling like guinea pigs as they adjust to the new format.
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South Carolina
PACT
Andy Reeves
Aiken
State Department of Education
O’gorman
Strength of Our Community Health Conference Aims at African American Men
Kenneth Baldwin promotes the free conference and health fair for African American men and boys age 9 and up. Registration starts 9 a.m. with a 9 30 a.m. program at the Smith Hazel Recreation Center 400 Kershaw St. Lunch is free. Topics include colon and prostate health diabetes nutrition and oral health with sessions for boys on alcohol tobacco and drug awareness and male responsibility. An expert panel and door prizes add to the program.
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Kenneth Baldwin
Baldwin
Clarence Williams
DMD
Smith-Hazel Recreation Center
Kershaw St
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Rnovit
Aikenstandard.com
Rep. Barrett
Ivan Pavlov
Reeves
Kevin O’gorman
Porky Bradberry
Whiskey Road
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